Job title: One (1) Manager Delivery Manager
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: negotiable
Job published: 19/10/2026

Job Description

Job Title: Manager Delivery Manager

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline

Duration: Initial contract to 30 June 2027 with 2 x 12-month extensions

Industry: Information Technology

Functional Expertise: ICT Project Management and Delivery Management

Sub-functional Expertise: Agile Delivery, ICT Infrastructure, Project Governance and Resource Management

Location of work: Canberra, ACT

Working arrangements: Hybrid – Successful applicants must work full-time on site for the first 3 months or until they understand the ICT landscape, requirements and project objectives. Flexible working arrangements may be considered thereafter, subject to approval and operational requirements. Contractors must work on site in Canberra at least 3 days per week. Remote working expenses are the contractor's responsibility.

Closing date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026

Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Manager Delivery Manager to oversee the successful delivery of complex ICT projects, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives, project timelines, budgets and governance requirements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading project delivery teams, managing risks and dependencies, and facilitating effective collaboration between technical specialists, product managers and stakeholders.

The role requires expertise in Agile methodologies, project management frameworks, ICT infrastructure delivery and performance management. The Delivery Manager will play a key role in resolving delivery challenges, improving team performance and ensuring projects achieve their intended outcomes.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues, procurement, stakeholder engagement, change control, governance and reporting.

  • Oversee complex ICT project activities using established project management methodologies.

  • Lead, facilitate and support project delivery teams to achieve organisational objectives and maintain delivery performance.

  • Work collaboratively with Product Managers to define delivery roadmaps, resolve blockers and maintain delivery throughput.

  • Maintain appropriate systems development methodologies, tools and techniques.

  • Monitor project costs, timelines, quality, resource utilisation and emerging issues, implementing corrective actions where necessary.

  • Coordinate project resources to ensure deliverables are completed within agreed timeframes and budgets.

  • Develop and maintain management plans identifying actions required to realise project benefits.

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders and management personnel.

  • Facilitate knowledge transfer to internal staff and ensure project documentation complies with organisational recordkeeping requirements.

  • Prepare and maintain project documentation, including Project Initiation Documents, Project Schedules, Project Implementation Plans and Project Management Plans.

  • Develop Benefits Management Plans, Stage Plans, Risk Management Plans and Transition Plans.

  • Prepare Statements of Requirements, baseline change requests where applicable, and records of agreed changes to business practices and processes.

  • Produce weekly progress reports and ensure deliverables meet agreed performance and quality requirements.

Requirements:

  • Ability to obtain a Baseline security clearance.

  • Experience managing complex ICT projects, including project governance, scheduling, budgeting and resource allocation.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and support multidisciplinary project delivery teams.

  • Experience applying Agile methodologies and established project management frameworks.

  • Strong understanding of project risk management, change control, stakeholder engagement and reporting.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver project outcomes within agreed timeframes and budgets.

  • Experience developing and maintaining comprehensive project management documentation.

  • Demonstrated ability to monitor delivery performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with technical teams, Product Managers and senior stakeholders.

  • Capacity to work on site in Canberra in accordance with the specified working arrangements.

Key Capabilities:

  • Project Delivery Management: Ability to manage ICT projects from initiation through implementation, transition and completion.

  • Leadership and Team Coordination: Capability to lead, facilitate and support project teams while addressing delivery challenges.

  • Agile Delivery: Understanding of iterative delivery practices, continuous improvement and collaborative product development.

  • Project Governance: Knowledge of project controls, risk management, reporting, change management and organisational compliance.

  • Resource and Financial Management: Ability to manage project budgets, resources, schedules and performance against agreed objectives.

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication and relationship management capabilities across technical and business stakeholders.

  • Performance Management: Ability to establish performance measures, monitor delivery outcomes and drive improvements.

  • Documentation and Reporting: Experience preparing project plans, governance documentation, risk registers and progress reports.

Essential Criteria:

  • Measurement level 4: Supports projects, functions or teams in the development of measurement methods.

  • Methods and tools level 4: Provides advice and guidance to support the adoption of methods and tools and adherence to policies and standards.

  • Performance management level 5: Sets the quality, performance and capability targets in line with organisational goals.

  • Project management 5: Takes full responsibility for the definition, approach, facilitation and satisfactory completion of medium-scale projects. Provides effective leadership to the project team. Adopts appropriate project management methods and tools.

  • Resourcing level 4: Facilitates and supports the execution of resourcing activities in collaboration with managers and teams.

Desirable Criteria:

- Systems development management level 5: Plans and drives systems development projects which support the organisation's objectives and plans.

How to apply:

Please submit your application including your resume and a completed application form addressing the essential and desirable criteria. Ensure your application highlights your experience and any relevant certifications.